date:Aug 13, 2019
The avocado genome has been sequenced in a move that scientists say lays the groundwork for future improvements to farming.
The study reveals for the first time that the popular Hass avocado inherited about 61% of its DNA from Mexican varieties and about 39% from Guatemalan ones.
The research also provides vital reference material for learning about the function of individual avocado genes, and for using genetic engineering to boost productivity of avocado trees, improve disease resistance and